The two drive sleds are tool-less, which means you don't need a screwdriver. Unlike most NAS enclosures, the ReadyNAS 202 is designed for quick drive installation and replacement. I installed a pair of 6TB Hitachi Deskstar NAS drives in a RAID 1 array, which gave me a total of 6TB of protected storage for my testing, and they cost an extra $600. The ReadyNAS 202 is sold diskless, so you'll have to buy one or two NAS-optimized hard drives for the unit. Unlike the QNAP TS-251, the ReadyNAS 202 lacks an HDMI port, which isn't something I necessarily think is a must-have feature for a home NAS, but it would have let you hook the device up to an HDTV. Pricier, office-oriented NAS units like the have two AC adapter jacks for redundancy. There are two more USB 3.0 ports on the back panel, along with two Gigabit Ethernet ports, an eSATA port, a Kensington lock port, and a single port for the AC adapter. The are a pair of status lights for the two drive bays, as well as an overall activity light, a backup status light, and a button to start backups from the front-mounted USB 3.0 port. Covered sleds don't really matter in a SOHO environment, but they can be a welcome security feature if you have curious pets or toddlers in the house. The also covers its drive sleds, while the, the QNAP TS-251, and the have them exposed for easier access. Design and Features The ReadyNAS 202's black metal and plastic body measures 5.6 by 4 by 8.7 inches (HWD) and weighs about 4.5 pounds, and like the, it's sold without any hard drives included.Ī swinging door protects the drive sleds, but since this is a home NAS, there aren't any keyed locks on the sleds themselves. As such, it is our Editors' Choice for consumer/SOHO NAS devices. The ReadyNAS 202 represents a good combination of convenience, speed, and value. It also lets you set up a personal cloud, so you can access your files over the Internet from apps for Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, as well as using a browser on your PC.

It's capable of speedy file transfers, and it's certainly powerful enough to stream your music and videos.

The Netgear ReadyNAS 202 ($298.99) is an economical, two-bay, that provides file sharing and backups over your home network. PC clients using Read圜LOUD desktop app can sync multiple folders and share with multiple users. Which means this is also a lie ReadyDROP has been replaced by a more granular syncing solution. ReadyNAS Remote app for Windows and Mac has been replaced by Read圜LOUD desktop app.

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